Lead Clinical Database Programmer
Objective
At Perspective Therapeutics , we are looking for a Lead Clinical Database Programmer with strong experience programming clinical databases across multiple Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems. This role is responsible for leading the programming aspects of database build, maintenance, and closeout activities across clinical studies.
The Lead Clinical Database Programmer will partner closely with the Clinical Data Management team and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure clinical databases are designed, implemented, and maintained with a high standard of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness. This role also serves as a technical resource and mentor, driving consistency, quality, and innovation across database programming practices. Essential Functions
Clinical Database Development & Programming
- Develop, deploy, and maintain study databases to support clinical trial data collection, review, and analysis
- Configure study-specific builds within EDC systems and support integrations with external system (e.g., IRT, Central Labs, imaging, ePRO, eCOA, CTMS, eTMF)
- Design and create clinical databases optimized for data validation, review, and downstream analysis
- Assist in developing and maintaining clinical programming documentation
- Program, test, and validate electronic edit checks, data listings, and reports to ensure data integrity and usability
- Utilize programming languages (e.g., C#, SQL, SAS) to develop and test data outputs and reporting tools
Database Lifecycle Management
- Perform and document all the database programming activities across the study lifecycle, including initial database build, mid-study updates, and database closeout
- Support post-production changes, enhancements, and issue resolution in a controlled and compliant manner
- Contribute to the development of appropriate study timelines for database build, validation, and deployment, ensuring alignment with overall study milestones
Standards, Quality & Compliance
- Apply and promote CDISC standards (e.g., CDASH, SDTM) in database design and data structure
- Develop and maintain programming documentation, including specification, validation documentation, and change records
- Support regulatory inspections and internal audits by ensuring complete, accurate, and inspection-ready documentation
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of SOPs, standards, templates, and best practices for database programming
- Support the setup, validation, and maintenance of global libraries and standard templates
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and external vendors to translate protocol and study requirements into database specifications
- Provide technical expertise on EDC capabilities, system integrations, and database design decisions
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners supporting clinical trials
Leadership & Technical Guidance
- Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for clinical database programming
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members
- Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across clinical database programming processes and tools
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology or life sciences or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Clinical Database Programming.
- Knowledge of all the steps and documentations involved in a clinical database build process.
- Expertise in drug development processes (trial start-up/execution)